HERITAGE HOTSPOTS - NEW SOUTH EAST ASIA TOURS
Added: (Fri Oct 10 2008)
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HERITAGE HOTSPOTS
NEW SOUTH EAST ASIA TOURS
Peregrine Adventures has expanded its South East Asia programme for 2009 to include a new Heritage Vietnam & Cambodia tour focussing on no less than 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites, plus a Thailand Discovery itinerary offering the perfect balance between adventure and beach relaxation…
Heritage Vietnam & Cambodia: 14 days - next departing Saigon 7th December 08 (other 08-10 dates available)
Experience the historical and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia, a pocket of Asia originally part of the former French Indochina, packed to the rafters with old world charm. Equally as evocative are the oriental influences stemming from a historic mix of Asian traders, settlers and indigenous people. In Vietnam, visit the economic capital of Saigon, and Hanoi, one of South East Asia’s most beguiling cities. Explore the World Heritage sites of Hoi An - once a major trading port, My Son sanctuary – a large complex of temple remains dating from the Cham Dynasty, Hue - the old Imperial capital set on the banks of the Perfume River, and Halong Bay - one of the country’s most spectacular natural wonders. In Cambodia, head for Siem Reap, gateway to the Temples of Angkor (World Heritage), the country’s spiritual and cultural heartbeat, containing the splendid remains of the ancient Khmer Empire dating back to the 9th century.
The tour costs £1,125 p/p including Peregrine’s tour leader, professional local guides, three local flights, arrival transfer, all transportation, all accommodation with breakfast, some lunches and dinners, plus sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary. International flights are not included.
Thailand Discovery: 17 days – next departing Bangkok 20th December 08 (09-10 dates also available)
A new tour combining adventurous exploration with some R&R on Thailand’s palm-fringed beaches. Bangkok offers frenetic energy amidst tranquil parks and regal temples. Kanchanaburi, site of the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai, uncovers a more recent sobering history. The ancient capitals of Ayuthaya and Sukhothai showcase the country’s proud heritage with Buddha images and temples standing as sentinels to the passage of time. Northern Thailand is renowned for its ethnic diversity, due to the multitude of hill tribe people who have migrated over the centuries from southern China. Their distinctive colourful clothing and handicrafts can been seen in the famous Night Bazaar of Chiang Mai and during an elephant trek through some of the hill tribe villages around Chiang Dao. Thailand’s pleasure playground is its south, where the warm waters of the Andaman Sea lap the palm-fringed golden beaches. Here, limestone rock formations add a dramatic feature, making southern Thailand one of the most spectacular regions in South East Asia.
The tour costs £1,325 p/p including Peregrine’s tour leader, professional local guides, local flight, arrival transfer, all transportation, all accommodation with breakfast, some lunches/dinners, sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary, plus a rice barge cruise. International flights are not included.
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